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H536 ARR

1994 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,369 mi
Last recorded214,369 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Passat132,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 ARR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 214,369 miles

n/s & o/sf pads low

n/s &o/s/r support mountings perished

n/s/f headlight beam image cloudy

n/s/f lower wistboun rear bush slight perishing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

s/hand seatbelt fitted has slight fraying

Fail 29 Aug 2008 214,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake pads low

nearside and offside rear support mountings perished

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush perished

nearside headlamp beam image cloudy

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 205,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 205,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 198,732 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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H536 ARR is a 1994 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 132,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H536 ARR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H536 ARR registered?

H536 ARR is a 1994 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is H536 ARR safe to buy?

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